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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Default Restoring aluminum ford rims help w pics
I want to restore my ranger rims but I am having trouble cleaning them.I have used some cleaners and they haven't worked.I believe thats its under the clear coat do I need to remove the clear coat to restore these rims?

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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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polish them with a wheel
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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Default RE: Restoring aluminum ford rims help w pics
Have you tried some mag polish yet?

Were they polished aluminum or painted? Either way for the best results strip them down and repaint/polish them.
 
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